Apoptosis
A) begins with swelling of the cell.
B) is a form of programmed cell death.
C) involves lysing of the cell and disintegration into the extracellular space.
D) typically indicates that a disease process has occurred.

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Apoptosis is a form of programmed cell death, that occurs naturally in the body during development and as a routine process to remove damaged or unneeded cells. It is characterized by a controlled shrinking and fragmentation of the cell, without causing damage to surrounding cells or triggering an inflammatory response. It is an essential process for maintaining tissue homeostasis and preventing the accumulation of damaged cells which can lead to diseases such as cancer.